# College of Coastal Georgia (CCGA)

Public college in Brunswick, GA. IPEDS ID 139250.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/college-of-coastal-georgia · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/college-of-coastal-georgia.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 98% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $15,261 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 26%; beats 22% of GA colleges and 9% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $39,318; beats 27% of GA colleges and 12% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $8,250

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,298 |
| 30-48k | $13,494 |
| 48-75k | $16,022 |
| 75-110k | $18,785 |
| 110k+ | $19,646 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, in-state. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.5 years on average (15% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $39,318 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in GA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,298 | $59,841 | 10.3 years |
| 30-48k | $13,494 | $60,723 | 10.5 years |
| 48-75k | $16,022 | $72,099 | 12.4 years |
| 75-110k | $18,785 | $84,533 | 14.6 years |
| 110k+ | $19,646 | $88,407 | 15.2 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $21,924 in-state; about $29,244 out-of-state
- Tuition and fees: $3,616 in-state, $10,936 out-of-state
- Housing and meals: $13,086; books: $1,850

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 465–570; SAT math: 410–530; ACT: 17–22 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 2,548 applicants, 2,510 admitted, 714 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 98%, ACT 17–22 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 99%, ACT 14–22 (IPEDS Admissions)

### Common Data Set 2025-26 (Fall 2025)
- Very important: gpa; important: none; considered: rigor, test scores
- Early decision: no; early action: no; waitlist: no
- Average high school GPA of enrolled first-years: 3.2
- Aid (full-time first-years): average 34% of need met; 2 of 420 with need fully met; merit aid to students without need: 33 students, average $1,150
- Source: https://www.ccga.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/CCGA-CDS-2025-26.pdf

## Majors (19 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $73,587 | $81,657 | $20,543 |
| Business | $33,940 | $56,480 | $16,000 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $40,747 | $49,491 | $17,125 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | $32,049 | $46,511 | $24,725 |
| Psychology | $30,532 | $44,438 | $22,125 |
| Criminal Justice | $31,119 | $44,274 | $15,500 |
| Biology | $23,272 | $43,530 | $12,025 |
| Health Administration | $34,933 | $38,244 | not reported |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Area Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Data Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Psychology (Research) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Business Administration | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Accounting | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Hospitality Management | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Business → Management analyst: median wage not reported (Brunswick-St. Simons, GA), $99,600 (GA), $101,860 (U.S.)
- Nursing → Registered nurse: median wage $82,630 (Brunswick-St. Simons, GA), $93,550 (GA), $97,550 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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